Braveheart
Directed by	Mel Gibson
Produced by	Mel Gibson Alan Ladd, Jr. Bruce Davey Stephen McEveety
Written by	Randall Wallace
Narrated by	Angus Macfadyen
Starring	Mel Gibson Sophie Marceau Catherine McCormack Patrick McGoohan Angus Macfadyen Brendan Gleeson
Music by	James Horner
Cinematography	John Toll
Editing by	Steven Rosenblum
Distributed by	USA and Canada: Paramount Pictures Icon Entertainment Non-USA: 20th Century Fox
Release date(s)	May 24, 1995
Running time	182 min.
Country	United States
Language	English French Latin
Budget	$53,000,000
Gross revenue	$202,600,000
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Braveheart is a 1995 historical action-drama movie produced and directed by Mel Gibson, who also starred in the title role. The film was written for screen and then novelized by Randall Wallace. Gibson portrays a legendary Scot, William Wallace, who gained recognition when he came to the forefront of the First War of Scottish Independence by opposing Edward I of England (portrayed by Patrick McGoohan) and subsequently abetted by Edward's daughter-in-law Princess Isabelle (played by Sophie Marceau) and a claimant to the Scottish throne, Robert the Bruce (played by Angus Macfadyen). For the carnival motorcycle attraction, see Wall of death. ... Image File history File links Braveheart_imp. ... Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an American-born actor, director and producer. ... Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an American-born actor, director and producer. ... Alan Ladd Jr. ... Bruce Davey is an Austrailian film producer in the United States. ... Stephen McEveety has over 30 years experience in senior positions in the film, motion picture, and entertainment businesses. ... Randall Wallace is an American screenwriter, producer and director. ... Angus Macfadyen (born September 21, 1963) is a Scottish actor. ... Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an American-born actor, director and producer. ... Sophie Marceau is a popular French actress who gained international recognition with her performances in Braveheart and The World is Not Enough. ... Catherine McCormack (born January 1, 1972 in Alton, Hampshire, England) is an English actress. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Angus Macfadyen (born September 21, 1963) is a Scottish actor. ... Gleeson as Professor Mad-Eye Moody in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. ... James Roy Horner (born August 14, 1953) is an American composer of orchestral and film music. ... John Toll is an American cinematographer born in Cleveland, Ohio. ... Steven Rosenblum is an ACE-certified film editor. ... Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American motion picture production and distribution company, based in Hollywood, California. ... Icon Productions LLC is an American independent production company founded in August 1989 by legendary Hollywood actor and director, Mel Gibson. ... Twentieth (20th) Century Fox Film Corporation (known from 1935 to 1985 as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) is one of the six major American film studios. ... is the 144th day of the year (145th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Latin was the language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... The year 1995 in film involved some significant events. ... A film producer creates the conditions for making movies. ... Director Herbert Brenon with actress Alla Nazimova on the set of War Brides, 1916 A director is a person who directs the making of a film. ... Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an American-born actor, director and producer. ... Randall Wallace is an American screenwriter, producer and director. ... Wiktionary has a definition of: Scot A Scot is a person from Scotland. ... For other persons named William Wallace, see William Wallace (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Edward I (17 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), popularly known as Longshanks[1], also as Edward the Lawgiver or the English Justinian because of his legal reforms, and as Hammer of the Scots,[2] achieved fame as the monarch who conquered Wales and tried to do the same to Scotland. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Isabella returns to England with her son, Edward III. Jean Fouquet, 1455x1460. ... Sophie Marceau is a popular French actress who gained international recognition with her performances in Braveheart and The World is Not Enough. ... The Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland, as used before 1603 The monarch of Scotland was the head of state of the Kingdom of Scotland. ... Robert I, King of Scots, usually known as Robert the Bruce (July 11, 1274 – June 7, 1329, reigned 1306 – 1329), was, according to a modern biographer (Geoffrey Barrow), a great hero who lived in a minor country. ... Angus Macfadyen (born September 21, 1963) is a Scottish actor. ...

The film won five Academy Awards at the 68th Academy Awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director, and had been nominated for an additional five. Produced by Icon Productions for Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox, the film's success may have helped to revive the historical epic genre, with subsequent films such as Gladiator, The Patriot, Alexander, Troy, Kingdom of Heaven and 300.^{[citation needed]} Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremony in the world. ... 68th Academy Awards Monday, March 25, 1996 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California Host Whoopi Goldberg Crew Producer: Gil Cates Director: Louis J. Horvitz Duration X hours, XX minutes The 68th Academy Awards was held on March 25, 1996 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles... ©A.M.P.A.S.® The Academy Award for Best Motion Picture is one of the Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to artists working in the motion picture industry. ... The Academy Award for Directing is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; the awards are voted on by other people within the industry. ... Icon Productions LLC is an American independent production company founded in August 1989 by American-born actor/director Mel Gibson and producing partner Bruce Davey. ... Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American motion picture production and distribution company, based in Hollywood, California. ... Twentieth (20th) Century Fox Film Corporation (known from 1935 to 1985 as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) is one of the six major American film studios. ... Gladiator is a 2000 historical action drama film. ... The Patriot is a 2000 film starring Mel Gibson and directed by Roland Emmerich. ... Alexander is a 2004 epic film, based on the life of Alexander the Great. ... Troy is an Oscar-nominated movie released on May 14, 2004 about the Trojan War, as described in Homers Iliad, Virgils Aeneid, and other myths. ... Kingdom of Heaven is a 2005 epic film, directed and produced by Ridley Scott, and written by William Monahan. ... 300 is a 2007 film adaptation of the graphic novel 300 by Frank Miller, and is a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae. ...

Plot

In 1280 A.D. Edward I of England, known as "Longshanks," has occupied much of Scotland, and his oppressive rule there leads to the deaths of William Wallace's father and brother. Years later, after Wallace has been raised abroad by his uncle, the Scots continue to live under the harsh thumb of Longshanks' cruel laws. Wallace returns, intent on living as a farmer and avoiding involvement in the ongoing "Troubles." Wallace rekindles a romance with his childhood friend Murron after showing her the carefully preserved thistle she gave him as a child, and the two marry in secret to avoid the primae noctis decree the King has set forth. But after Wallace beats up a group of English soldiers attempting to rape her, the village Sheriff publicly cuts Murron's throat before Wallace is able to save her. An enraged Wallace, with the assistance of his fellow villagers, slaughters the English garrison. He then cuts the sheriff's throat with the same dagger that killed Murron. Edward I (17 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), popularly known as Longshanks[1], also as Edward the Lawgiver or the English Justinian because of his legal reforms, and as Hammer of the Scots,[2] achieved fame as the monarch who conquered Wales and tried to do the same to Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... The jus primae noctis meaning law (or right) of the first night, and droit du seigneur meaning the lords right, is the purported right of the lord of an estate to deflower its virgins. ...

Knowing that the local English lord will retaliate, Wallace and his men enter his castle dressed in English uniforms and burn it down. In response to Wallace's exploits, the commoners of Scotland rise in revolt against England. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

As his legend spreads, hundreds of Scots from the surrounding clans volunteer to join Wallace's militia. Wallace leads his army through a series of successful battles against the English, including the Battle of Stirling and sacking the city of York. However, he is betrayed by the Scottish nobility and defeated at the Battle of Falkirk. Combatants Kingdom of Scotland Kingdom of England Commanders Andrew de Moray† William Wallace John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey Hugh de Cressingham† Strength 300 cavalry 10,000 infantry 1000 - 3000 cavalry 15,000 - 50,000 infantry Casualties Comparatively light 6,000 - 25,000 killed The Battle of Stirling Bridge... York shown within England Coordinates: , Sovereign state Constituent country Region Yorkshire and the Humber Ceremonial county North Yorkshire Admin HQ York City Centre Founded 71 City Status 71 Government  - Type Unitary Authority, City  - Governing body City of York Council  - Leadership: Leader & Executive  - Executive: Liberal Democrat  - MPs: Hugh Bayley (L) John... The Peerage of Scotland is the division of the British Peerage for those peers created in the Kingdom of Scotland before 1707 . ... Combatants Scotland England Commanders William Wallace Edward I of England Strength 500 cavalry, 9,500 infantry 2,000 cavalry, 12,000 infantry. ...

He goes into hiding, fighting a guerrilla war against English forces, and personally murders the two Scottish nobles who betrayed him at Falkirk. Meanwhile, Princess Isabelle, whose homosexual husband Prince Edward (Longshanks's son and heir) ignores her, meets with Wallace as the English King's emissary. She and Wallace share a tryst, during which she conceives Wallace's child. Still believing there is some good in the nobility of his country, Wallace eventually agrees to meet with the Bruce. He is caught in a trap set by the elder Bruce and the other nobles, beaten unconscious, and handed over to the English Crown. Robert the Bruce is enraged by his father's treachery, and disowns him forever. Guerilla may refer to Guerrilla warfare. ...

In London, Wallace is brought before the English magistrates and tried for high treason. He denies the charges, declaring that he had never accepted Edward as his King. The court responds by sentencing him to be "purified by pain." Later, in a London square, William Wallace is brutally tortured to death, being alternately hanged, racked, and finally disemboweled alive. He signals to the magistrate that he wishes to speak. Using the last ounce of strength in his tortured body, he cries out, "Freedom!". He turns his head and sees Murron in the crowd smiling at him, and smiles lovingly back at her as he is finally beheaded. {{main|Treason}} High treason, broadly defined, is an action which is grossly disloyal to ones country or sovereign. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Hanging to Music. ... A torture rack in the Tower of London The rack is a term for certain physical punishment devices. ... Disembowelment is evisceration, or the removing of vital organs, usually from the abdomen. ...

Some time later, Robert the Bruce takes control of the remaining Scottish army and faces a ceremonial line of English troops at the fields of Bannockburn. Cheering Wallace's name, Robert Bruce and the Scots charge the stunned English lines and win their freedom. Combatants Kingdom of Scotland Kingdom of England Commanders Robert Bruce Edward II Strength about 6,500 20,000 Casualties unknown but light about 9,000 The Battle of Bannockburn (Blàr Allt a Bhonnaich in Gaelic) (June 24, 1314) was a significant Scottish victory in the Wars of Scottish Independence. ...

Historical inaccuracies

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Historian Elizabeth Ewan describes Braveheart as a film which "almost totally sacrifices historical accuracy for epic adventure".^[1] Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...

As well, historian Sharon Kressa notes that the film contains numerous historical errors, beginning with the wearing of belted plaid by Wallace and his men. She points out that in the period in question, no Scots "wore kilts of any kind, and when they finally did begin wearing their belts outside their plaids, it was not "in the rather bizarre style depicted in the film".^[2] She compares the inaccuracy to that of a film about "Colonial America showing the colonial men wearing late 20th century blue jeans, but instead of having the men's blue jeans use a zipper in the front, putting the zipper prominently on the left hip."^[3] The Grant Piper by Richard Waitt, 1714. ...

One of the most notable inaccuracies is the idea that Isabella of France, wife of Edward II, had an affair with William Wallace, and that Edward III was the result of this liaison. Their supposed dalliance occurs in the film at the Battle of Falkirk, which occurred in 1298, when Isabella was about three years old. To compound the film's time-line problem, Edward III was born in 1312, some seven years after Wallace's death, and fourteen years after Falkirk. ^[4] Isabella returns to England with her son, Edward III. Jean Fouquet, 1455x1460. ... Edward III King of England Edward III (13 November 1312–21 June 1377) was one of the most successful English Kings of medieval times. ... There were two Battles of Falkirk: Battle of Falkirk (1298) Battle of Falkirk (1746) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Cast

Mel Gibson as William Wallace wearing woad

Catherine McCormack as Murron, wife of William Wallace

Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabelle

Patrick McGoohan as "Longshanks" King Edward I of England

• Mel Gibson as William Wallace. After his wife is killed by the English, he starts an uprising demanding justice that leads to a war for independence.
• Patrick McGoohan as King Edward I. Nicknamed "Longshanks", the King of England is determined to ruthlessly put down the Scottish threat and ensure his kingdom's sovereignty.
• Peter Hanly as Edward, Prince of Wales. The effeminate son of King Edward and husband of Princess Isabelle through arranged marriage.
• Ian Bannen as Robert the Bruce, Sr.. Unable to seek the throne personally due to his disfiguring leprosy, he pragmatically schemes to put his son on the throne of Scotland.
• Angus Macfadyen as Robert the Bruce. Son of the elder Bruce and claimant to the throne of Scotland, he is inspired by Wallace's dedication and bravery.
• Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabelle. Unhappily married to the effete Edward, Prince of Wales, she finds herself deeply attracted to Wallace's passion and bravery.
• Brendan Gleeson as Hamish Campbell. Wallace's childhood friend and lieutenant in Wallace's army, he is often short-sighted and thinks with his fists.
• James Cosmo as Campbell the Elder. The father of Hamish Campbell and lieutenant in Wallace's army.
• Catherine McCormack as Murron MacClannough, the executed wife of Wallace. Her name was changed from Marion Braidfute in the script so as to not be confused with the Maid Marian of Robin Hood note.
• David O'Hara as Mad Stephen. An Irish recruit into Wallace's army, he endears himself to Wallace with his humor, which may or may not be insanity. He professes to be the most wanted man on "his" island, and claims to speak to God personally. He becomes Wallace's protector, saving his life several times.
• Brian Cox as Uncle Argyle. After the death of Wallace's father and brother, Argyle takes Wallace as a child into his care, promising to teach the boy how to use a sword after he learns to use his head. Cox also had a role in another period Scottish film, Rob Roy, which was released the same year.
• James Robinson II as Young William. The 10-year old actor reportedly spent weeks trying to copy Gibson's mannerisms for the film.

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Reception

Box office

On opening weekend, Braveheart grossed US$9,938,276 in the United States^{[citation needed]}. Its overall domestic gross was $75.6 million, and its total worldwide gross was $210.4 million^{[citation needed]}.

The film's depiction of the Battle of Stirling Bridge is often considered one of the greatest movie battles in cinema history.^[5][6] Combatants Kingdom of Scotland Kingdom of England Commanders Andrew de Moray† William Wallace John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey Hugh de Cressingham† Strength 300 cavalry 10,000 infantry 1000 - 3000 cavalry 15,000 - 50,000 infantry Casualties Comparatively light 6,000 - 25,000 killed The Battle of Stirling Bridge...

The film generated huge interest in Scotland and in Scottish history, not only around the world, but also in Scotland itself. Fans come from all over the world to see the places in Scotland where William Wallace fought for Scottish freedom, and also to Ireland to see the locations used in the film. At a Braveheart Convention in 1997, held in Stirling the day after the Scottish Devolution vote and attended by 200 delegates from around the world, Braveheart author Randall Wallace, Seoras Wallace of the Wallace Clan, Scottish historian David Ross and Bláithín FitzGerald from Ireland gave lectures on various aspects of the film. Several of the actors also attended including James Robinson (Young William), Andrew Weir (Young Hamish), Julie Austin (the young bride) and Mhairi Calvey (Young Murron). For the national legislative body up to 1707, see Parliament of Scotland. ...

Awards

The film won numerous awards including the 1995 Academy Award for: Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremony in the world. ...

• Best Picture
• Best Director (Mel Gibson)
• Best Cinematography
• Best Makeup
• Best Sound Editing

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• Film Editing
• Costume Design
• Best Original Screenplay
• Sound
• Best Original Dramatic Score

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Cultural effects

The film is credited by Lin Anderson, author of Braveheart: From Hollywood To Holyrood as having played a significant role in affecting the Scottish political landscape in the mid to late 1990s.[1] Lin (Linda) Anderson (born in Greenock, Scotland) is a Scottish crime writer, best known as creator of forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod. ...

Wallace Monument

In 1997 a statue of Gibson as "William Wallace" was placed outside the Wallace Monument near Stirling, Scotland. The statue, which includes the word "Braveheart" on Wallace's shield, was the cause of much controversy and one local resident stated that it was wrong to "desecrate the main memorial to Wallace with a lump of crap".^[7] In 1998 the statue was vandalized by someone who smashed the face in with a hammer. After repairs were made, the statue was encased in a cage at night to prevent further vandalism. This has only incited more calls for the statue to be removed as it now appears that the Gibson/Wallace figure is imprisoned; an irony, considering that the statue bears the word "Freedom" on the plinth. For the band, see 1997 (band). ... The monument The monument seen from the University of Stirling The Wallace National Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop near Stirling in Scotland. ... Broad Street at the heart of Stirlings Old Town area (called Top of the Town by locals) Stirling Castle (Southwest aspect) The main courtyard inside Stirling Castle. ... This article is about the country. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Plinth of the Sign of the Kiwi, Dyers Pass, Port Hills, Christchurch (NZ) c 1917 - Collection: Christchurch City Libraries Hoysala temple on plinth Look up Plinth in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Spoofs and cultural references

• In the South Park episode "Starvin' Marvin", both Chef and the leader of the evil turkeys deliver speeches à la Wallace to their people just before leading the charge into battle.
• In the "Ben Franklin" episode of the US version of The Office from season 3, boss Michael Scott uses the term "Primae Noctis" inappropriately during preparations for Phyllis Smith's wedding. Character Jim Halpert states that he believes it is used in the movie Braveheart and that "you can confirm on Wikipedia".
• In the video game Daxter, there is an unlockable Braveheart dream sequence.
• In the episode of Family Guy titled "No Chris Left Behind," a portrayal of Mel Gibson is shown giving his army the adrenaline pumping speech. However, before they get fired up, Stewie comes and gives his own "go get 'em" speech by preaching about the taxes levied against abutment of church lands, which subsequently lowers the adrenaline rush of the army.

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Criticisms

Although Randall Wallace wrote the screenplay, the depiction of a homosexual character in the film drew accusations of 'homophobia' against Gibson.Source Review Some have criticized Braveheart for its portrayal of the Prince of Wales as weak and effeminate and for the scene in which Edward I throws his son’s male lover out of the window.^[8][9] Gibson defended his depiction of Prince Edward as weak and ineffectual, saying, Randall Wallace is an American screenwriter, producer and director. ... Edward II, (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), of Caernarfon, was King of England from 1307 until deposed in January, 1327. ... Edward I (17 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), popularly known as Longshanks[1], also as Edward the Lawgiver or the English Justinian because of his legal reforms, and as Hammer of the Scots,[2] achieved fame as the monarch who conquered Wales and tried to do the same to Scotland. ...

“'I'm just trying to respond to history. You can cite other examples – Alexander the Great, for example, who conquered the entire world, was also a homosexual. But this story isn't about Alexander the Great. It's about Edward II.”^[10] For the film of the same name, see Alexander the Great (1956 film). ... For the film of the same name, see Alexander the Great (1956 film). ... Edward II, (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), of Caernarfon, was King of England from 1307 until deposed in January, 1327. ...

Gibson asserted that the reason the king killed his son’s lover was because the king was a “psychopath,”^[11] and he expressed bewilderment that some audience members would laugh at this murder: See Also: Antisocial Personality Disorder Theoretically, psychopathy is a three-faceted disorder involving interpersonal, affective and behavioral characteristics. ...

"We cut a scene out, unfortunately . . . where you really got to know that character (Edward II) and to understand his plight and his pain. . . . But it just stopped the film in the first act so much that you thought, 'When's this story going to start?' "^[12]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for Braveheart was composed by composer James Horner, who also composed soundtracks for Titanic, Aliens, and Apollo 13. The music was recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra. The first soundtrack was noticeably successful, and Horner produced a follow-up soundtrack in 1997 titled More Music from Braveheart. International and French versions of the soundtrack have also been released.^{[citation needed]} The original album contains 77 minutes of background music taken from significant scenes in the film. James Roy Horner (born August 14, 1953) is an American composer of orchestral and film music. ... Titanic is a 1997 American romance film directed, written, produced and edited by James Cameron about the sinking of the RMS Titanic. ... Aliens is a 1986 science fiction movie directed by James Cameron and starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Carrie Henn, Bill Paxton and Paul Reiser. ... Apollo 13 is a 1995 film portrayal of the ill-fated Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970. ... The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is one of the major orchestras of the United Kingdom. ...

Braveheart (1995)

1. Main Title (2:51)
2. A Gift of a Thistle (1:37)
3. Wallace Courts Murron (4:25)
4. The Secret Wedding (6:33)
5. Attack on Murron (3:00)
6. Revenge (6:23)
7. Murron’s Burial (2:13)
8. Making Plans/ Gathering the Clans (2:05)
9. “Sons of Scotland” (6:19)
10. The Battle of Stirling (6:07)
11. For the Love of a Princess (4:07)
12. Falkirk (4:04)
13. Betrayal & Desolation (7:48)
14. Mornay’s Dream (1:18)
15. The Legend Spreads (1:09)
16. The Princess Pleads for Wallace’s Life (3:38)
17. “Freedom”/The Execution/ Bannockburn (7:24)
18. End Credits (7:16)

More Music from Braveheart (1997)

The follow-up soundtrack features much more dialogue taken from the actual film than did the original soundtrack.

1. Prologue/ "I Shall Tell You of Williams…" (dialogue-Robert the Bruce) (3:35)
2. Outlawed Tunes on Outlawed Bag Pipes (2:03)
3. The Royal Wedding (dialogue-Robert the Bruce) (2:12)
4. "The Trouble with Scotland" (dialogue-King Edward the Longshanks) (0:40)
5. Scottish Wedding Music (1:14)
6. Prima Noctum (1:46)
7. The Proposal (dialogue-Wallace and Murron) (1:35)
8. "Scotland Is Free!" (dialogue-Wallace) (0:17)
9. Point of War/JonnyCope/Up in the Morning Early (traditional) (2:59)
10. Conversing with the Almighty (dialogue-various) (1:20)
11. The Road to the Isles/ Grendaural Highlanders/ The Old Rustic Bridge by the Hill (traditional) (3:52)
12. "Son of Scotland!" (dialogue-Wallace) (12:09)
13. Vision of Murron (1:45)
14. "Unite the Clans!" (dialogue-Wallace) (0:23)
15. The Legend Spreads (dialogue-Storytellers) (1:07)
16. "Why Do You Help Me?" (dialogue-Wallace and Princess Isabelle) (0:37)
17. For the Love of a Princess (previously released score) (4:05)
18. "Not Every man Really Lives" (dialogue-Wallace and Isabelle)
19. "The Prisoner wishes to Say a Word (dialogue-The Executioner and Wallace) (3:43)
20. "After the Beheading" (dialogue-Robert the Bruce) (1:48)
21. "You Have Bled for Wallace!" (dialogue-Robert the Bruce) (1:22)
22. Warrior Poets (dialogue-Wallace) (0:29)
23. Scotland the Brave (traditional) (2:47)
24. Leaving Glenurquhart (traditional) (3:32)
25. Kirkhill (traditional) (4:08)

References

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• Braveheart at the Internet Movie Database
• Braveheart at Rotten Tomatoes
• Braveheart at Yahoo! Movies
• Braveheart at Box Office Mojo
• Braveheart at Metacritic
• Roger Ebert's review of Braveheart
• Gary R. Dobson's review of Braveheart (also lays emphasis on historical accuracy)
• Tracksounds Braveheart Soundtrack Review